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Isaiah 65:5

What does Isaiah 65:5 mean?

A plain-English look at Isaiah 65:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

that say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me, for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

that say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me, for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Who say, Keep away, do not come near me, for fear that I make you holy: these are a smoke in my nose, a fire burning all day.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Who are saying, `Keep to thyself, come not nigh to me, For I have declared thee unholy.' These <FI>are<Fi> a smoke in Mine anger, A fire burning all the day.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

That say: Depart from me, come not near me, because thou art unclean: these shall be smoke in my anger, a fire burning all the day.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

who say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.

Context

v.4that sit among the graves, and lodge in the secret places; that eat swine’s flesh, and broth of abominable things is in their vessels;

v.5This passage

v.6Behold, it is written before me: I will not keep silence, but will recompense, yea, I will recompense into their bosom,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • James 4:6

    But he giveth more grace. Wherefore the scripture saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

  • Luke 18:9

    And he spake also this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and set all others at nought:

  • Luke 15:28

    But he was angry, and would not go in: and his father came out, and entreated him.

  • Romans 2:17

    But if thou bearest the name of a Jew, and restest upon the law, and gloriest in God,

  • Luke 5:30

    And the Pharisees and their scribes murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with the publicans and sinners?

  • Jude 1:19

    These are they who make separations, sensual, having not the Spirit.

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